Bakau Temperature by Month
Bakau, Gambia has a consistently comfortable climate year-round, with daytime highs averaging 29°C (84°F). Below you'll find a full monthly breakdown and a comparison with cities worldwide.
Bakau Monthly Temperatures
With minimal seasonal shifts, Bakau experiences a constant climate year-round. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C (88°F) in October to a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in January. At night, temperatures range from 27°C (81°F) in October to 20°C (68°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Bakau by month:
The coldest point of the day usually falls between 4 AM and 6 AM, with temperatures peaking around 3 PM. October, the city's warmest month, gets 218 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
35-year average (1989-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in May
Historical Bakau Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Bakau spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Bakau vs the Gambia
The map below shows the annual temperature across the Gambia. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Bakau vs World: Temperature Compared
Bakau's average annual maximum temperature is 29°C (84°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Buenos Aires, Argentina averages 23°C (73°F) a year, with hot summers and mild winters — and seasons reversed compared to Europe.
Adelaide, Australia averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and relatively low rainfall year-round.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Bakau?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Bakau, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 28°C (82°F) and humidity around 47% — considered moderate. In October, the warmest month, temperatures average 31°C (88°F) with 80% humidity — conditions that feel very high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round — large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Bakau's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Bakau climate page.
